Preseason All-Senior Teams: Virginia Publics
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While we’re certainly taking things one day at a time, the prospects of high school basketball occurring in the DMV this winter are more promising now than they have been in quite a while. In anticipation of this, we will…
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Continue ReadingWhile we’re certainly taking things one day at a time, the prospects of high school basketball occurring in the DMV this winter are more promising now than they have been in quite a while. In anticipation of this, we will be rolling out preview content over the next several weeks. Here is a look at the Preseason All-Senior Teams for Virginia Public Schools.
First Team
G – Jacob Cooper Jacob Cooper 5'9" | PG Green Run | 2021 State VA
The reigning 5A State Player of the Year, Cooper has looked great so far this fall. Expect another consistently productive season from the reliable lead guard.
G – Jason Nelson Jason Nelson 5'8" | PG John Marshall | 2021 State VA
Richmond-bound Jason Nelson Jason Nelson 5'8" | PG John Marshall | 2021 State VA , last year’s 2A State Player of the Year, was a safe bet to make the first-team when considering this list. John Marshall’s dependable floor general is in good form at the moment and looks set for another amazing season.
G – Andre Speight Andre Speight 6'3" | SG South County | 2021 State VA
Speight, who is headed to Mount St. Mary’s, has been a central figure in South County’s recent success under Coach Mike Robinson. One year removed from being named to the VHSL 6A All-State First Team, he’s a strong candidate to win Player of the Year.
F – Quentin Livingston Quentin Livingston 6'4" | SF Kings Fork | 2021 State VA
Livingston might be considered a dark-horse on this first team, but his credentials and recent play speak volumes about his potential. He was named Second Team All-State in 4A last season, and will once again be a key player at King’s Fork.
C – Roosevelt Wheeler Roosevelt Wheeler 6'9" | C John Marshall | 2021 State #62 Nation VA
Wheeler has enjoyed terrorized opposing front-courts throughout his high school career and was a no-brainer pick to make first-team here.
Second Team
G – Cam Cormany Cam Cormany 6'0" | SG Radford | 2021 State VA
2A All-State First-Teamer Cam Cormany Cam Cormany 6'0" | SG Radford | 2021 State VA has impressed this fall. Expect him to perform well once again this season and be recognized accordingly.
G – Elvin Edmonds Elvin Edmonds 6'2" | CG Hopewell | 2021 State VA
There is a lot to like about Edmonds, who was named to the VHSL 3A All-State Third Team last year. He should continue to do the heavy lifting at Hopewell and ultimately be in consideration for State Player of the Year.
G – Greg Spurlock
Spurlock, who is headed to Coppin State, is a gem from Loudoun County who was named to the 5A Second Team last year. He’s played well this fall and appears poised to build from his breakout junior campaign.
F – Elijah Kennedy
Kennedy excelled for the Stallions while earning a spot on the 5A First Team last year. Green Run’s promising wing has some upside and is still improving, thus making him an easy pick here.
C – Avery Ford Avery Ford 6'7" | PF Centreville | 2021 State VA
A defensive menace who is also a star on the gridiron, Ford is a respected hooper who was named to the 6A and All-Met First Teams last year. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be able to replicate his performances from the past season.
Third Team
G – Chris Kuzemka Chris Kuzemka 5'11" | PG Centreville | 2021 State VA
Centreville’s Chris Kuzemka Chris Kuzemka 5'11" | PG Centreville | 2021 State VA is on a mission after missing his junior season due to injury. If you don’t know who he is now, there’s a good chance you will by season’s end.
G – Trey Nelson
Trey Nelson will have an expanded role this season and should have Patriot running like a well-oiled machine this winter. Keep an eye on the southpaw point guard in the 6A ranks.
F – Jaylani Darden Jaylani Darden 6'3" | CG Norview | 2021 State VA
Darden is considered among the top available seniors in the state, and certainly one of the best in the 757. Expect last year’s 5A First-Teamer to continue playing at a high-level.
F – Tyrell Harris Tyrell Harris 6'6" | PF Potomac | 2021 State VA
Harris will without a doubt be an important piece for Coach Honore at Potomac once again this year. He will be going for back-to-back 6A First Team Selections.
C – Trenton Picott
Picott is a sleeper from Northern Virginia who has been a very important player for South County for a while now. This should be his breakout season, and he checks in conservatively on the third team here.